Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development

Girls with Grit Award

The nomination window opened today for the 2018 Jill Melmed-Buzzeo Award (JMB Award).

We invite you to nominate students within your school or community organization. Upon receiving your nomination, JMB Award will contact your nominee and invite her to complete our application process. (See Important Deadlines)

The JMB Award annually recognizes Philadelphia high school juniors and seniors who have faced barriers and have been resourceful and steadfast in their efforts to overcome them. Recipients receive $2,300 for education-related expenses. Honorable mentions are named at our discretion and receive $300 for education-related expenses. Both receive a mentor and additional programming and support.